Yixin Lin, MD
Physician
Neurology
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614-293-4969Conditions and expertise
- Amnesia
- Myoclonus
- Headache
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Neuropathic Pain
Academic information
Department: Neurology
About
- Gender
- Male
Biography
As a general neurologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, I treat patients with a variety of neurological diseases including migraines, tremor, memory disorders and movement disorders.
Neurological diseases are complicated and can often change suddenly. Close monitoring of patients is a very important part of the care I provide.
Ohio State has many specialties with expert specialists who provide excellent care to our patients. We have a very supportive environment in the Department of Neurology.
I enjoy spending what free time I have gardening.
Highlights
- Young Researcher Award, World Health Organization, 1993
Conditions and expertise
- Alzheimer Disease
- Amnesia
- Dementia
- Essential Tremor
- Headache
- Memory Disorders
- Migraine Disorders
- Movement Disorders
- Myoclonus
- Neurologic Gait Disorders
- Neuropathic Pain
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
- Pseudotumor Cerebri
- Tremor
Credentials
Education
- Residency - Neurology
- The University Hospital-Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2003 - Internship - Internal Medicine
- The Christ Hospital, Cincinnati, OH, United States
7/1/1999 - 6/29/2000 - Fellowship - Pharmacy
- University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
7/1/1997 - 6/30/1998 - Master of Science (MS) - Pharmacy
- University of Washington, Seattle, WA
7/1/1995 - 6/30/1997 - Fellowship - Pharmacy
- University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, WA
7/1/1994 - 6/30/1995 - Fellowship - Neurological Surgery
- University of Washington, Seattle, WA, United States
7/1/1993 - 6/30/1994 - Doctor of Philosophy
- Shanghai Medical University, Shanghai 200032, China, China
1/1/1990 - 7/1/1991 - Residency - Neurology
- Shanghai Changzheng Hospital, Shanghai Shi, China
7/1/1984 - 12/1/1990 - Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Shanghai Medical University, Shanghai 200032, China, China
9/1/1979 - 8/1/1984
Certification
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American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurology
6/10/2005
Ratings and reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
566 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
Patient Comments
Consulting and Related Relationships
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As of 11/3/2025, Dr. Lin has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
He was very friendly but walked in with zero knowledge of my medical history and also did not seem interested in knowing it. He suggested several potential causes for my symptoms without pausing to ask if they were co-occuring conditions I had or if they were in my medical history (they weren't). I do appreciate that he ordered testing, though he strongly emphasized that it was only for my peace of mind. This phrasing felt very invalidating when I've been struggling with symptoms that really impact my functioning and scare me and the only explanations he offered to me did not apply to my medical history.
Very polite and knowledgeabllea
I made an appointment to see Dr. Lin because I had been diagnosed with CSVD and my manifestations were worsening. I was seeking a second opinion and possible treatment. Dr. Lin asked many questions about my condition, medical history, treatments and medications. Shared that he had carefully reviewed my brain MRI. Provided his impression of and conclusions about my test, which was different from my initial feedback. Dr. Lin provided solid rationales for his conclusions that I do not have any manifestations of SVD.
Dr Yixin is a GREAT Dr I just wish he would slow down some and not make me feel like he's rushing to get through my appointment
I received no follow-up call regarding the test ordered (MRI) because I haven't had the test yet.
Quickly took care of me.
Excellent very good
Dr Lin is great. Very caring and explains everything very well.
He was prepared for my visit, listened well and come up with a plan. Very pleasant person
Very personable
All Good
Assuring, attentitive
Saw this neurologist around week 8 of my Bell's Palsy recovery, and unfortunately, the visit was a complete waste of time. He didn't assess my facial symmetry using any kind of standardized scale, ask about my recovery timeline, or show any interest in the supplements and therapies I've been using. I've regained about 95% of my facial movement, but he offered no guidance on retraining exercises or long-term prognosis. Instead, he defaulted to ordering an MRI and blood tests to rule out causes like Lyme disease, despite the fact that I'm not showing any symptoms that would warrant that. I left feeling dismissed and unsupported. At this stage in recovery, I expected a more personalized and informed approach. A complete and total waste of time and money, and a prime example of why no one trusts doctors anymore.
Very good
Truthful checked me out .did test and gave an diagnosis that seemed appropriate when check with other fr and med diagnostics. He explained why and how as opposed to show me a scull when he was suppose to deal with nasal tissue and tell me it was from my stomach coming up out of my nasal. And never touch me then try to charge for surgery. The PdR said it was a side affect of Dr Lim'dx.Dr. Lim over allis excellent and matched PDR PLUS.
I felt the provider could have spent more time discussing my current problem
Dr Lin listened to my concerns and explained things so I could understand .
Very short and to the point visits. Always listens to my concerns.
Attentive to my medical issues.
He wouldn't listen to anything I had to say. As I was talking he kept shaking his head when I tried to bring up my concerns. I gave up.
The doctor listened to concern about going into darkness due to dementia. He changed her medicine to slow down the progression of the disease. The doctor is excellent.
Dr. Lin is always very pleasant. Visits are generally very brief but if I have questions or ask for more time he is always responsive to whatever I need
He was knowledgeable about my case
This was my first visit so it was my first time meeting him. He was friendly & is one of the ONLY doctors that I felt like actually listened to me & my concerns.
All excellent
Good
Good and care of my best health condition
Very good
Good
He was very friendly and caring
Dr. Lin is always smiling and he Iistens to my concerns.
Quick appointment
Dr. Lin is always courteous and asks any questions I have.
Dr. Lin was amazing! He is very knowledgeable and explained things in terms anyone could understand.
Not with this visit but previous visit.. We drove an hour and a half to get there. He told me to touch my nose with my finger, said everything looked fine, and left the room. My husband and myself couldn't believe it. Then we drove an hour and a half home. With this visit, he did spend more time with me; but we probably could've handled the appointment in a Telehealth visit.
Empathic. Honest. Intelligent
He explained everything clearly
Love Sr Lin.
Dr Li is very friendly & he listened to my concerns. After examinations he recommended several tests & physical therapy
All good
Dr. Lin always listens to my concerns. I really appreciate it.
Love the dr being so personal and he listened
Knowledgeable and kind
Concerned for my situation
The Dr asked a lot of appropriate questions, but did not listen to my story and events. He seemed really rushed, like he needed to be somewhere else. He was very polite, but his quick conSult makes me wonder if I need to see a different doctor. It is more difficult to feel like I'm getting the best care available with the rushed bedside manner. He is the 5th neurologist that I have seen for my problem, and I'd really like someone who is very focused on my issue.
Dr good. Did not go by others opinion but his own and what l explained . Did not try to bamboozal me w/BS. I know soft tissue xray and an empty skull. Lin listened,examined and followed through. He is not lazy in his practice or thinking. When what he prescribed made things worse he change med. He is a Doctor.
Dr was very attentive to my problem and showed concern. He made me feel comfortable and that I would get the help I need.
Looked at me. Friendly
I had a very great experience with my provider. Ive never met him before, gave excellent care.
Very smart, nice and caring
Dr Lin was super and informative.
Everything went well
The doctor is very kind, and informative.
He is an "awesome" doctor. I have been a patient of his for quite awhile. I would definitely refer him to others.
Dr.lin is a very good doctor. He listens to me about what is happening with me and he helps!
Dr was very considerate and professional
Good
Good
All good
Listened to me, was timely, friendly, professional.i have confidence in them
Always very positive and concerned with the smallest issues I may have.
He was very thorough
Smart and kind-I appreciate the help
This provider was wonderful to talk to and listen too, he had gone over my history before I got to this appointment.
Careful and very respectful
Excellent
Good
Goodgood
Very pleasant
I wasn't satisfied with the doctor. I asked for additional therapy to help with memory issues. I didn't get any help with that.
GREAT!!
Caring and kind
For many years I went from neurologist to neurologist, none of them could help me. None of them listened to me. Until Dr Lin, he is the best neurologist and by far the most compassionate I have ever known.
Ordered the blood work necessary to diagnose and eliminate causes for my tremors.
Very kind pleasant respectful listens explains very good doctor. I feel comfortable.
Friendly and professional. Always answers questions fully and listens. Responds thru phone orychart very promptly
I enjoyed meeting the doctor. I understand he is able to treat auto immune disorders, which I've been dealing with for years
Friendly , listened , up to date on my file
Awesome
Dr Lin is friendly, but he doesn't say much. I had to ask questions to try to pull information out of him. It's difficult because he's the expert, I am not, and I don't know what to ask so I was very disappointed. I saw him less than 5 minutes and honestly the visit felt like a waste of time off work.
Outstanding
He's very kind and compassionate Always takes time to explain so I can understand. He listens to my concerns. He answers any questions I ask.
Dr. Lin took the time to listen to my wife and I and that was really huge. I felt like a human being.
He was excellent
Very nice and concerned.
Yixin Lin does not seem to care. Talks about vitamins in lieu of practicing medicine. Have had to diagnose myself and acquire medication thru his cnp
My care provider understands my medical condition and treats my symptoms accordingly.
Seemed concerned and caring when describing what symptoms I was experiencing
Friendly. Nice. Carefullyvery
All good
Uncertain whether provider understood my anxiety and concern about the cause for my "urgent" appointment.
Dr Lin is always very brief and quick, but he covers all concerns and provides good care
Good experience
Very nice and understanding
I liked Dr Lin real well.He listened to me and answered all my questions.He was so easy to talk to and explained everything.Outstanding doctor!
Goodj
Dr. Lin. Has expert knowledge. He is professional and compassionate.
It was all good
Dr. Lin told me to call if I needed to about my pain in between visits.
Dr Lin is excellent!
He listened and took time for examination.
Good
Really like Dr Lin.
Ask me questions and was very attentive
Doctor was nice but I felt my history of past stroke and other health issues , were overlooked
Listens to my concerns and addresses them
Very cordial and caring
Very good caring listens to my concerns can ask anything about my routine check ups and he spends time in explaining answering my questions
My provider was kind and courteous and did read my MRI results even though the nurse (Gayle) had stated he may not be able to.
No problems he was very nice and answered our questions where we could understand
The doctor was really nice and compassionate, and he seemed knowledgeable about my multiple, co-occurring chronic health conditions. He gave me good guidance and ordered tests which seem like they will provide helpful feedback.
My provider did not seem rushed, but the appointment was over in15 minutes for a problem that has gone on for me for three months. He did, however, order a series of blood tests.
I trust Dr. Lin. He is very kind, understanding of my health concerns and listened to understand and to help me
Very short visit. Either did not listen to my concern or did not explain the reason for his decisions
Very friendly, explained everything very well. Knowledgeable!
Initial visit but felt listened to and received a plan for care
Very nice
Excellent doctor he is the best
He listened to me
Very good listener.
Very professional and thorough
Good
Everything was great
Good
Good
They were Professional the way 2024 requires questions and time alotted
I came for a second opinion about the right side of my body Dr. Linn set me up for some a blood test and MRI a m d another test to see what's going on
Very friendly.
Good
Dr. Lin is very personable and shows good attention to me as I discuss my needs.
Provider very good
Excellent professional
Very good
Dr. Lin always listens to my concerns and he is excellent. I am here today because of him.
Very good no problems
Short direct questions
Dr. Lin semed to dismiss a possible post concussion issue concerning a 40 year old head injury. I explained I was having problems with treatment resistant depression and that dome of the depression symptoms are similar to a Post concussion problem and my psychiatrist and I wanted to rule out the possibility that symptoms were coming from post concussion.
He is always on time but he is always in such a hurry and I don't feel he really listens to me or has solutions to problems I am having.
He is a compassionate man and an excellent physician. Personable.
They were very friendly
Dr Lin is a great doctor who really seems to care.
Very good
Good
Dr Lin is so kind, compassionate, and listens so well. I feel like he really cares about me as a patient and does order unnecessary tests. He takes what I say into consideration and that means a lot!
Dr Lin and his Staff are very compassionate and informative. They always take the time to listen to my concerns and answer my questions . They are extremely prompt on returning my calls or messages and helping with paperwork
Got me scheduled for tests I need to figure out what is wrong. No waiting
The doctor was friendly and very helpful.
He is always very professional and provides a lot of good info.
Doctor Lin is an excellent neurologist. Very caring Very professional Very trustworthy with my care.
Top notch
I think he was concerned with my memory not my legs.
Everything was good
I love his personality, but I feel like he rushes through the appointment and it lasts 1-2 minutes. I feel like I have to force him to listen to my medical concerns. I now drive 30ish minutes since he is at the Dublin Wexner Center instead of the one in New Albany which is where I began to see him.
Great dr ! Listens and explains things
He was very attentive and addressed my concerns as requested. Overall, a good experience.
Dr Lin is always very nice. He's always very helpful and always tells me to contact him if I have any issues.
Excellent person
Too fast to prescribe medicines. Was difficult to discuss prognosis and outcomes. Would like to know more about my diagnosis
Not sure about him, he only spent a couple of minutes with me.
Very Good
Does not spend enough time. Documentation is poor. Decreased a med for pain when I still have pain.
He was very knowledgeable about my medical history and had taken the time to review my records before coming in to see me
I still do not have a diagnosis for what is causing my leg muscle weakness.
Awesome
He was interesting and was genuine with his questions.
He is very kind and caring
Very professional
Dr. Lin was nice and mostly patient. He did take time to address most of my concerns and disclose possible side effects of the new meds he Rx'd.
Dr Lin listens to my problem and ordered the appropriate tests
Best provider at OSU
Good
Dr examined my strength, vision, asked a couple of questions told me to begin physical therapy and ordered a blood test and hurried away.
Very knowledgeable
Doctor was clear on my mental condition, very reassuring
The doctor was very nice and also provided updates on my diagnosis that my primary doctor missed. I left the office feeling mentally better and well prepared to handle my diagnosis.
Very friendly and knowledgeable
Very knowledgeable and answered All my questions. Polite and friendly.
Very nice dr. Who explained things well
Dr Lin is a good neurologist, but his expensive tests only told me what I already knew. He ruled out malignant disease but failed to explain, or even hypothesize, what could be causing my symptoms.
Good
Really like Dr Lin. He really got to the bottom of what was causing my pain and discomfort.
Caring and informative.
He listens to me and has ordered tests to help figure out what is causing my pain
Dr Yixin Lin listened closely as I explained my concerns, and answered them all. He is a very caring doctor.
Very fast, didn't take time to go over all my concerns. Felt very rushed.
Doctor knows his medical trade wellDoctor doesn't explain his findings or what to expect or what I should be doing to give the best outcome. However this last visit he did explain his observations much better than in the past.
Good
Excellent
He was very nice and ask a lot of questions.which I like that.
Very good experience
All good
Nothing was done, just talk.
Was good
Really nice, supportive, and knowledgeable
I learned more about my health status
Dr Lin is an excellent doctor and listens to my concerns.
Excellent doctor
Very well
Excellent
Excellent
He never really takes much time with me. Just in and out in 5-6 minutes.
No complaints
Concerned about my problem, I have had studies, to know what causes it, I am very satisfied with your attention, thank you